Volkswagen Crafter MOT Results

Registered in 2015
64.2% pass rate
from 6,527 tests in 2021
(24% worse than other 2015 vans)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2015 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Crafter is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Brakes (110% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 9.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 9.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.046% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.031% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
          • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance (190% worse than other 2015 vans)
          • 0.40% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2015 vans)
          • 0.20% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (9 times worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester (7 times worse than other 2015 vans)
          • 0.077% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (8 times worse than other 2015 vans)
          • 0.046% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2015 vans)
          • 0.031% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (11 times worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.031% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.031% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance (97% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (95% worse than other 2015 vans)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (92% worse than other 2015 vans)
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake imbalance (130% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.061% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.046% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.51% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake performance (88% worse than other 2015 vans)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.046% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (8 times worse than other 2015 vans)
          • 0.031% fail on Service brake performance (18 times worse than other 2015 vans)
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (27% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads (28% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.046% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums (81% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs (75% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.077% fail on Brake drums (5 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.077% fail on Lever
        • 0.031% fail on Linkage
        • 0.031% fail on Pivot
        • 0.015% fail on Cable
        • 0.015% fail on Relay lever
        • 0.015% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 2.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Parking brake control (5 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Lever (5 times worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.64% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.55% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.29% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.40% fail on Flexible brake hoses (180% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.38% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.37% fail on Pedal
      • 0.015% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.077% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.061% fail on Prescribed areas (12 times worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.061% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (13 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
    • 0.061% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.031% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.031% fail on Air brake cylinder/actuator (48 times worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.031% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.031% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.015% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.015% fail on Leaks
      • 0.015% fail on Servos
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (44% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamps (89% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp (93% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.092% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.2% fail on Direction indicators (98% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 3.2% fail on Flashing type (98% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 2.5% fail on Side repeaters (160% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.69% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.077% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (160% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 2.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (160% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 2.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (160% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 2.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Rear reflectors (4 times worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.78% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.78% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.54% fail on Reversing lamps (130% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.54% fail on Reversing lamps (130% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.40% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.17% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.17% fail on Horn
      • 0.046% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.015% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.14% fail on Outline marker lamps (5 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Outline marker lamp (5 times worse than other 2015 vans)
  • 7.4% fail on Suspension
    • 4.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joints (84% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.061% fail on Linkage
      • 0.031% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 1.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint (92% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.092% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.74% fail on Springs (66% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.74% fail on Leaf springs (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.47% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (9 times worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.046% fail on Anchor bracket (7 times worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.046% fail on Spring saddle (6 times worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.031% fail on Shackle bracket (7 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.015% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.55% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.32% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.031% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.031% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.20% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.077% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.061% fail on Sub-frame (6 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.061% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.031% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.015% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.046% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.031% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.031% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.015% fail on Axles
      • 0.015% fail on Axle
  • 7.1% fail on Visibility (26% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers (28% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.93% fail on Condition of glass (110% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.93% fail on Windscreen (110% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.74% fail on View to rear (63% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.74% fail on Mirrors (67% worse than other 2015 vans)
  • 5.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (120% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 5.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (130% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 4.0% fail on Compression ignition (110% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 3.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (200% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.28% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (45% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.046% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.015% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.015% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.015% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition (180% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (200% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.28% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.23% fail on Engine oil leaks (120% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.031% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.015% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 5.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 1.7% fail on Steering
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components (27% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end (28% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
        • 0.015% fail on Steering component
    • 0.18% fail on Steering column (17 times worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering wheel (18 times worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.092% fail on Power steering
      • 0.046% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.046% fail on Other components
      • 0.015% fail on Operation
    • 0.061% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.061% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.061% fail on Steering play
      • 0.061% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.015% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.015% fail on Universal joint
  • 1.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (46% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.77% fail on Body (110% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.64% fail on Other body component (120% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.077% fail on Panel
      • 0.031% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.015% fail on Body condition
    • 0.18% fail on Exhaust system (56% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.17% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.11% fail on Transmission (93% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.046% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.031% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.031% fail on Bearing housing (5 times worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.092% fail on Load security (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.077% fail on Loading door (3 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.015% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.015% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.092% fail on Doors
      • 0.077% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.077% fail on Door condition
      • 0.015% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition
    • 0.077% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.046% fail on Pipe
      • 0.031% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.061% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.061% fail on Carrier
    • 0.061% fail on Seats
      • 0.046% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.015% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.046% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.046% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.031% fail on Chassis
      • 0.031% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.015% fail on Floor
    • 0.015% fail on Cabs
      • 0.015% fail on Steps
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.61% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.43% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.29% fail on Condition (51% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.092% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.046% fail on Requirements
    • 0.031% fail on Airbags
      • 0.031% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.74% fail on Identification of the vehicle (80% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.74% fail on Registration plates (81% worse than other 2015 vans)
  • 0.11% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.092% fail on Attachment
    • 0.015% fail on Condition
  • 0.015% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.015% fail on Doors
      • 0.015% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors